Summary
Roseville has to update its ADU rules to match state law or risk the state nullifying its entire local ordinance. The changes could allow up to four ADUs on a single lot and base size limits on interior livable space, meaning some ADUs can be larger than before.
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Last discussed May 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to residents, but non-compliance could bring state penalties and loss of the city's pro-housing designation.
Homeowners who want to build rental units or house family members gain more options; renters gain housing supply.
Neighbors of properties with multiple ADUs could see more on-street parking and density impacts, since the state limits the city's ability to require off-street parking.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - May 6, 2026
State law now lets a single-family lot host up to four accessory dwelling units in some cases, and sizes ADUs by interior living space rather than total square footage. Roseville updated its ordinance to comply while adding limits, like capping attached ADUs at half the main home's size.
Planning Commission - Mar 26, 2026
Roseville has to update its ADU rules to match state law or risk the state nullifying its entire local ordinance. The changes could allow up to four ADUs on a single lot and base size limits on interior livable space, meaning some ADUs can be larger than before.
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